Newell stripped of XFC lightweight championship

Most every fighter in UFC fought in regional org. before being called up and they were beating what you refer to as "scrubs" and "cans" as well. The only way to Prove/Disprove your' theory is to give the guy a shot. From what I've seen he could hold his own in the cage, regardless of the whole arm thing

This...

I don't agree how things have transpired, but Newell has always made his end state more than clear and the blame can be handed down equally to both parties. Hell, if the UFC gave Antonio McKey a one fight deal they could hook up Newell and see how he does. Let him open up the Prelims and if he does good, give him a few more fights, and if he loses, let him go. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

I don't agree how things have transpired, but Newell has always made his end state more than clear and the blame can be handed down equally to both parties. Hell, if the UFC gave Antonio McKey a one fight deal they could hook up Newell and see how he does. Let him open up the Prelims and if he does good, give him a few more fights, and if he loses, let him go. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

I think they're afraid of signing him because they'll get heat about doing it for attention and setting up "freakshow" fights. I mean, when has the UFC ever risked its integrity for a quick buck?

Wow, sounds like Prisco has a raging hard-on for Holtzman. I wouldn't be surprised if this move was mainly about building Scott's brand than any actual dispute with Nick. Building up a contender and bashing a title holder like that is pretty extreme when all Nick's done is refuse a fight. Plenty of fighters refuse fights all the time and yet Prisco is stripping Nick of a belt and saying nasty things about him in the media. I think we'll find out later on that there was a lot more to this story than Nick simply asking for more money.

I think we'll find out later on that there was a lot more to this story than Nick simply asking for more money.

Prisco = Pr!ck with Ears! He's just pissed Newell called out the XFC. He's never hidden the fact that UFC is where he wants to land and XFC wants to build their Brand, as Prisco has pointed out "We are not a feeder organizations to the UFC" and therein lies the conflict

It would be the UFCs choice, and his story would be part of the reason... It sad that he cant get his shot because of this. He's stated many many times he wants the chance, So what if he loses, and never comes back to MMA, that is his wish/free-will as you could say.... Let his dreams come true or shatter. The good news on this, is hes only got one arm to break.....Hes done pretty good so far. Let him join TUF.

The UFC isn't interested in him right now. So if he wants to be a fighter, he should fight and not wait around for the UFC's call or b---- and moan about not getting a guy who smashed in the UFC or TUF before.

The UFC isn't interested in him right now. So if he wants to be a fighter, he should fight and not wait around for the UFC's call or b---- and moan about not getting a guy who smashed in the UFC or TUF before.

First of all....Hook em Horns! Second, in a way I agree with you but he's 27 now and you can't blame him for wanting to speed the process up a little and make the reward worth the risk, that being said I was looking forward to seeing him fight again so I was a lil disappointed as a fan, but I "Get it". There was no excuse for Prisco the Pr!cks' comments on his lack of fortitude. Period

Ya know, I'm not sure how well he would do, after all LW division is arguably the deepest in UFC currently, but I would like to find out one way or the other, and if not UFC then Bellator or WSOF. Great story and he can fight. I'm pulling for him

Watch him fight, and talk in interviews, and stuff before you give an opinion I would say.

I've heard him talk, and he seems to think he should get a shot in the UFC. I think if he wants to be a fighter then fight more and get more experience. You are undefeated, but you are still 9-0 against a bunch of nobodies. Get more experience.

I've heard him talk, and he seems to think he should get a shot in the UFC. I think if he wants to be a fighter then fight more and get more experience. You are undefeated, but you are still 9-0 against a bunch of nobodies. Get more experience.

Sorry Vile, but Eric Reynolds is not a "nobody" both Alvarez and Jorge Masvidal, both highly regarded LWs had a harder time defeating him than Newell did. I really think you should at least try and watch some of his fights first, you might change your mind. He should be fighting other guys who are jockeying to get in one of the big 3 Orgs not a 4-0 fighter no offense to Holtzman but he is a step backwards for Nick at this time

A fighter whose most notable accomplishments are going to third rounds with Eddie Alvarez and Jorge Masvidal doesn't make him a great fighter. Or a well known fighter for that matter. Reynolds is a nobody.

I'm pretty sure Nick has faced opponents with Legit wrestling credentials, Could it be his Achilles Heel? Maybe/Maybe not, but he is 9-0 + Amateur fights. Disadvantage? You and I may think so but he obviously begs to Differ and after watching his fights compared to other UFC hopefuls, i don't see an obvious separation

I would honestly like to see him VS UFC comp but with his only arm isolated VS saaaay Maynard or Henderson, I dont see him sweeping or anything.

A fighter whose most notable accomplishments are going to third rounds with Eddie Alvarez and Jorge Masvidal doesn't make him a great fighter. Or a well known fighter for that matter. Reynolds is a nobody.

Well brother, there is a giant gap between "nobody" and a guy who actually fought and held his own against 2 highly rated LWs only to lose in the 1st round to a "nobody" who you've never even seen perform in the cage. Holtzman is a nobody in comparison. My point is he should be fighting other guys in his same situation which is on the verge of making the jump to one of the big 3. Honestly without watching him in action how can you really say what level he's on?
Edit. P.S. I never said Reynolds was a Great fighter but Nobody? I think not!